World Health Organisation
World Health Organisation
World Health Organisation
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WHO tracing over 80 Airlink passengers after hantavirus death
The World Health Organisation is contact-tracing passengers on an Airlink flight from Saint Helena to Johannesburg, after a cruise ship passenger on board died from the rare hantavirus.
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Six-month HIV prevention injection set for rollout in South Africa
South Africa is gearing up to roll out a groundbreaking HIV prevention injection that could strengthen the country’s response to the epidemic.
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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organisation (WHO) urged governments worldwide on Tuesday to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that consistently low levies are making harmful products…
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WHO warns of alarming surge in drug-resistant superbugs
The World Health Organisation sounded the alarm Monday over soaring numbers of drug-resistant bacterial infections, compromising the effectiveness of life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
